Bosses at Alton Towers have revealed that a brand new Scarefest maze will offer a terrifying insight into the park's next major rollercoaster.

The huge rollercoaster codenamed Secret Weapon Eight (SW8) is under construction and is said to be "well under way".

And, as the attraction's Scarefest Halloween season approaches, park chiefs have announced the new The Welcoming: Be Chosen maze is linked to the wooden 'coaster.

Work is well underway on the new SW8 ride at Alton Towers (Image: TowersStreet/Joe Winstanley)

An Alton Towers spokesman said: "The Welcoming: Be Chosen joins the terrifying line-up and is set to not only be a petrifying experience in itself, but also providing a first glimpse into the Resort’s new attraction for 2018.

"The woods surrounding the village of Alton harbor a mysterious group, which until recent sightings were unseen by the modern world.

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"The group have recently infiltrated the Alton Towers Resort and for the first time are allowing outsiders to celebrate with them. But what part will you - the 'outsiders' - play in this ritual?"

The new maze, which is suitable only for those aged 15 and above, will be joined by a host of frighteningly-fun attractions. The park will be open until 9pm on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, then from October 20 to 31.

As well as the Scarefest material, which includes comically-terrifying actors and spooky scenery, some rides will be accessible.

Alton Towers' Scarefest runs on selected dates until October 31

The Towers spokesman said: "With spooks, frights and thrills for everyone. On selected dates in October, the theme park becomes home to Halloween, remaining open until 9pm so you can enjoy your favourite rides in the dark plus loads of extra entertainment.

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"For spooky young visitors, there are live shows and our famous freaky four to meet, while older families will enjoy our House of Monsters maze and Freak Show scare zone. For the bravest, dare you enter our terrifying scare mazes?"

Scare Maze tickets start from £8, and can be pre-booked at here . Theme Park tickets are available from £32 for an adult and £27.50 for a child and can be booked online at here.